Manager, Props - Universal Creative
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| Universal Creative is the planning and development division of Universal Parks and Resorts™, which is one of the many businesses within NBCUniversal™. We are ideally situated in Orlando, Florida, which has become widely known as the theme park and resort capital of the world. We are responsible for the design, development, and delivery of all resort and theme park concepts for all of Universal vacation destinations worldwide – Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, as well as a new destination coming in 2020 in Beijing, China. Join us if you want to collaborate, innovate, develop, and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable that drive growth for the Universal brand around the world. |
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| What sets Universal Creative apart?
We rarely wear suits. We think pop culture is fascinating and newsworthy. We are aware that possibilities are not limited by today’s realities. We know that everyone has good ideas (and the occasional bad one as well). We know that the world is large and varied, and that we touch all of it. We know that most high school guidance counselors don’t know our jobs exist. We know that if this were easy, everyone would be doing it. We know that there is an eclectic assortment of talented people from various professional backgrounds at the heart of Universal Creative. In addition, we embrace the power of cultural diversity and inclusion and continuously strive to maintain a team that is a reflection of our global audience. We are a diverse group, but united by a common goal: to dream and deliver the best possible out-of-home entertainment for people from every walk of life. In order to make that happen, Universal Creative relies on collaboration, hard work, synchronicity, a bit of luck, and a bunch of talented, experienced people who do not let ego and turf stand in the way of brilliance. We depend on a team of people who understand the task, the business implications, and refuse to be defeated by the challenge to fuse fantasy with physics. Universal Creative embraces “The Universal Way” by not just meeting guest expectations, but exceeding them, every time.
SUMMARY: Manages daily operation of the props fabrication, acquisition, and installation efforts for theme park attractions and environments. Ensures that team adheres to the overall budget and holds vendors accountable for their contracted scope of work.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:- Manages daily operation of the props fabrication and buying team. Provides daily artistic direction as props are purchased, created, and/or renovated by the team. Gauges daily work against existing timelines, facilitating any changes in scope as directed by Creative and/or Art Director.
- Manages the development of show prop list for attractions and environments. Facilitate and lead efforts for in-house Window Mock-ups. Interpreting and translating designs and concepts. Researches theme and styles appropriate for props Responsible for the acquisition and renovations of purchased or found items with consideration to environmental and guest abuse conditions
- Responsible for prop budget updating as well as managing the tracking system for acquisition, storage, and installation of all props. Manages all P-Card and T&E tracking and reports.
- Creation of prop bid forms and ECCRs.
- Develops project schedules and resource loading requirements.
- Responsible for prop fabrication / buying team timesheets and labor tracking to ensure hours are billed to projects accurately.
SCOPE: Non-routine with daily variables. Ability to make moderate financial and creative decisions on a daily basis. Responsible for Props procurement, fabrication and installation for all theme park attractions and environments as assigned. |
| EDUCATION: High school degree or GED is required. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:- 3-5 years’ experience in managing props procurement and tracking efforts in the theme park industry required.
- 5-7 years’ experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
We regret, due to the volume of responses, only applicants of interest will be contacted. Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
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